How far is Houston, TX from Farmersville, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Farmersville, TX is about 276 miles (444.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Farmersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Farmersville.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
226.7 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
1922 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
1298 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 740: Ridge Road
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
615 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Goliad Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · South Goliad Street
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Continue on State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205
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Turn right onto South State Highway 78
12 mi · 17 min · South State Highway 78
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Turn right onto Farmersville Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Farmersville Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
645 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Farmersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
227 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Houston and Mostly Sunny near Farmersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Farmersville?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.2 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Houston and 137.8 miles from Farmersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Houston and Mostly Sunny near Farmersville.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Farmersville. Straight-line distance: 242.15 mi (389.71 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmersville
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,711 |
| Coordinates | 33.1634500, -96.3599800 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmersville (-96.35998, 33.16345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $36.81 | $73.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.41 | $82.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.72 | $89.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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